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New Iberia, LA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients physicians and employees. Weve been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse LPNfor IMC Behavioral Health on a full time basis. The LPN is apart of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and responsibleforrendering safe nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN uses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psycho/social education safety and related criteria for the pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric population.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
  • Current license as a LPN in the state of Louisiana.
  • Must maintain CPR and EDGE certifications
  • Knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of LA Mental Health Statutes
  • Knowledge of anatomy
PRINCIPAL TASKS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervises directs and monitors the nursing care assigned to her/him
  • Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions based on the multidisciplinary treatment plan
  • Identifies patient and family education needs and in collaboration with other disciplines initiates education needs according to the age of the patient.
  • Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center
  • Documents all findings in the patient record and effectively communicates with patients and staff
  • Maintains confidentiality security and integrity of patient and organizational data
  • Participates in planning of patients discharge needs and readiness for discharge.
  • Consistently lives by the Iberia Medical Center Standards of Performance
  • Administers medications and performs venipuncture as required
  • Assists in the supervision and training of CNAs
  • Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
  • Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

  • Great medical benefit plan
  • Early access to earned wages
  • Participation in robust state pension plan
  • Dental vision life insurance disability and more!
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer M/F/Vets/Disabled

Employment Type

Trainee

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